Islamabad High Court (IHC) had declared detention of Lakhvi null and void on Friday and ordered for his immediate release. Lakhvi was to be released from Adiala prison today but home department Punjab has issued his detention orders for further one month.

Earlier, Anti Terrorism Court (ATC) had accepted bail plea of Lakhvi in Mumbai attack case but the government had detained him under Maintenance of Public Order (MPO). On the other hand, United Stated and India have expressed outrage over IHC orders in connection with release of Lakhvi.